Survivors demand explanation from former commissioner over McSkimming scandal

Thursday 13 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 13 Nov 2025, 5:00am

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, Jevon McSkimming, Andrew Coster, Louise Nicholas

A watchdog report has found that police ignored sexual offending allegations against senior officer Jevon McSkimming. Advocates are now calling on former commissioner Andrew Coster to address the findings and the alleged cover-up.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Louise Nicholas on McSkimming scandal: ‘This time, they’re doing something about it’ – The Front Page (opens in new tab)

2. The PostThu 13 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   ‘An explanation, Andy’: Survivors call on Coster to speak out over McSkimming scandal (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)